Embroidered Trimmings. The End of 18th –Beginning of 19th Century

The publication is dedicated to a special group of folk art works - the embroidered trimmings of bedsheets that were part of a bride's dowry.

The album of illustrations supplemented with catalogue information is accompanied by an introductory article that acquaints the reader with the history of appearance of embroidered trimmings and their usage in peasant and landlord households, their types as well as with the artistic and narrative approach to some individual items.

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